Opportunities

If you are interested in participating, please contact us at the information below.

CURRENT RESEARCH STUDIES﻿

Music and Walking

A new study investigating how music influences walking and brain activity is now starting. Participants will complete walking tasks with and without music while brain activity is recorded. If you would like more information, please contact the Neuromotor Control Lab at 515-294-5476. (IRB ID 16-208)

Music and Finger Tapping

A new study investigating how music influences movement and brain activity is now starting. Participants will complete finger movements with and without music while brain activity is recorded. If you would like more information, please contact the Neurophysiology Lab at 515-294-5476. (IRB ID 13-592).

Repetitive Movement in Parkinson's Disease

A new study investigating the relationship between finger tapping and other movements in persons with Parkinson’s disease is now starting. Participants will complete finger, hand, arm, and toe movements, as well as, write, speak, and walk. If you have Parkinson’s disease or know someone who does and would like more information, please contact the Neurophysiology Lab at 515-294-5476. (IRB ID 13-405).

DONATIONS

If interested in supporting Parkinson's Disease research at ISU, there is an opportunity to donate to the Parkinson's Disease Research Foundation. Click HERE to donate. We appreciate your support!

OUTREACH AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Singing in Parkinson's Disease

A singing group for people with Parkinson's Disease meets on Wednesdays from 3-4pm at the First Baptist Church of Ames, 200 Lynn Ave. For more information, please contact the Neurophysiology Lab at 515-294-5476.

Music and Movement in Parkinson's Disease

An exercise group for people with Parkinson's Disease meets on Tuesdays from 4-5pm at the First Baptist Church of Ames, 200 Lynn Ave. For more information, please contact the Neurophysiology Lab at 515-294-5476.

Boxing, Yoga and Parkinson's Disease

Yoga classes are offered from 11:15 am to noon on Mondays and Boxing classes are offered from 11:15 am to noon on Thursdays. Both classes are in the Forker Building on the ISU campus. Contact the Neurophysiology Lab at 515-294-5476.